@whatkatedidnext@lucxsronald I think you are referring to how cycling used to be. 26 Giro as an example. One rider had bad days (pellizzari, illness?). The remaining GC contenders had constant performance. Luck is not enough, a true miracle is needed. Nothing against pidcock, but romantic cycling is over.
@mou55981652 Narrative is Gall is best ever. Jonas 10min better compared to Gall giro26 vs tdf25 after stage 16. Doing the match Jonas is 6 minutes ahead of pog with giro26 form vs pog tdf25. It proves that what comes from you is mostly shit.
@BenjiNaesen Are you claiming that the effect of motopacing for a small breakaway is not greater compared to the peleton? At 51 km/h it's a problem for racing. I don't know whether motos were particularly closer today.
@CyclingRobrk@cycletips123 Taking 2 min more could be import if he catches illness again. Why risk loosing the GC because you want to save for the tour. The remaining giro is training ride for him + 3 hart efforts. Team will be forced to commit for stage 19 though.